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Senate roll call 608 · 91st Congress · Nov 23, 1970

To override presidential veto on S. 3637, a bill amending the communications act to exempt presidential and vice-presidential candidates from equal time provisi

On Nov 23, 1970, the Senate voted 58–34 (S 3637). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–6, Republicans 11–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

58

No

34

Did not vote

4

Date

Nov 23, 1970

From Voteview roll call records.